Obituaries

LANSING, NY - Lois J. McKane, age 64 of North Triphammer Rd., Lansing, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at her home.

Born August 17, 1944 in Cortland, NY she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Iva Cotterill Schutt and wife of the late James R. McKane, Sr. who died in 2005. She was retired from Lansing Central School District and was a member of the Lansing and Dryden Senior Citizens. She and her late husband loved traveling and camping. She was the youngest sister, but acted like the oldest, looking out for her older sisters helping them whenever needed.

 

Lois is survived by her son, James R. McKane, Jr. of Alexandria, VA; daughter, Peggy M. (Paul) Matulewicz of Milan, PA; brothers, James (Cleo) Schutt of Roseville, CA, Donald (Jeannette) Schutt of Plant City, FL and Terry (Joyce) Schutt of Arab, AL; sister, Carleen Hutching of Dryden, NY; brother in law, Steve Weaver of Ithaca, NY and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Lois was predeceased by her sisters, Elma Weaver and Carol Snyder.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Perkins Funeral Home, 55 W. Main St., Dryden, NY with Rev. Sam Neno officiating. Burial will be in Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden at the convenience of the family. Friends may call from 1-2 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. In memory of her husband and to help prevent smoking, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society, 31 Adams Ave., Endicott, NY 13760.